Despite concerns last year that fewer students would come to the UA if a tuition hike was passed, the number of Hispanic and freshmen students on campus broke records this semester.

There are 4,950 Hispanic students at the university this year, compared to 4,855 Hispanic students last year, according to a report released yesterday by the office of assessment and enrollment research.

This year's freshman class of 5,958 students breaks the 2001 record by nine students. This is also an increase of 150 students from last year. [Read article]